The term fad refers to something that is popular for a moment in time. Generally, fad diets come with a promise of outrageous weight loss in record time. There might be claims that the diet will revolutionize the food and health industry with a whole new eating pattern that is superior to other diets. In the … [Read more...]
Insulin Resistance: A Key Player in Weight-Related Issues
Insulin resistance and weight-related issues are a sort of chicken-and-egg conundrum. Which comes first, resistance or weight gain? There may be no clear answer, but it is very clear that insulin resistance is a key player in weight-related issues. What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone secreted by the … [Read more...]
Avocado Oil? Yes or No?
Avocado oil is a newer oil on the scene and it is presented as a healthy option. We have heard this before about other oils, so let's take a good look at this fruity oil to see what kinds of benefits it offers. Health benefits of avocado oil include regulating metabolism, … [Read more...]
How Are Those New Year’s Resolutions Going?
I am writing this post in January, amidst all of the hype of a new year and new resolutions and intentions and goals. We all do it. It is a new year and we are filled with hope that this time we will really change. But sadly most people won't go more than a month or two trying to make changes in … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Success Stories – Andrea
Andrea and I met in an online group several years ago. (It is not a health group.) Over the last months she also joined my Intermittent Fasting for Women Facebook Group and started sharing some of her story. It is a very encouraging story as you see how she has accomplished over the past year … [Read more...]
Will Drinking More Water Really Make a Difference in Your Weight?
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Weight loss can be a hard task for anyone. There're so many different elements that go into losing weight it can be like learning a whole new set of information. There is one simple thing that you can do to help regulate how much and what you eat. Drinking water … [Read more...]